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Drug Interactions between Actemra and calcium carbonate / magnesium hydroxide / simethicone

This report displays the potential drug interactions for the following 2 drugs:

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Interactions between your drugs

No interactions were found between Actemra and calcium carbonate / magnesium hydroxide / simethicone. However, this does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider.

Actemra

A total of 402 drugs are known to interact with Actemra.

calcium carbonate / magnesium hydroxide / simethicone

A total of 430 drugs are known to interact with calcium carbonate / magnesium hydroxide / simethicone.

  • Calcium carbonate / magnesium hydroxide / simethicone is in the drug class antacids.
  • Calcium carbonate / magnesium hydroxide / simethicone is used to treat the following conditions:

Drug and food interactions

Moderate

calcium carbonate food

Applies to: calcium carbonate / magnesium hydroxide / simethicone

ADJUST DOSING INTERVAL: Administration with food may increase the absorption of calcium. However, foods high in oxalic acid (spinach or rhubarb), or phytic acid (bran and whole grains) may decrease calcium absorption.

MANAGEMENT: Calcium may be administered with food to increase absorption. Consider withholding calcium administration for at least 2 hours before or after consuming foods high in oxalic acid or phytic acid.

References

  1. Cerner Multum, Inc. "UK Summary of Product Characteristics."
  2. Canadian Pharmacists Association (2006) e-CPS. http://www.pharmacists.ca/function/Subscriptions/ecps.cfm?link=eCPS_quikLink
  3. Cerner Multum, Inc. "Australian Product Information."
  4. Agencia EspaƱola de Medicamentos y Productos Sanitarios Healthcare (2008) Centro de informaciĆ³n online de medicamentos de la AEMPS - CIMA. https://cima.aemps.es/cima/publico/home.html
  5. Mangels AR (2014) "Bone nutrients for vegetarians." Am J Clin Nutr, 100, epub
  6. Davies NT (1979) "Anti-nutrient factors affecting mineral utilization." Proc Nutr Soc, 38, p. 121-8
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Therapeutic duplication warnings

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Therapeutic duplication warnings are only returned when drugs within the same group exceed the recommended therapeutic duplication maximum.


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Drug Interaction Classification

These classifications are only a guideline. The relevance of a particular drug interaction to a specific individual is difficult to determine. Always consult your healthcare provider before starting or stopping any medication.
Major Highly clinically significant. Avoid combinations; the risk of the interaction outweighs the benefit.
Moderate Moderately clinically significant. Usually avoid combinations; use it only under special circumstances.
Minor Minimally clinically significant. Minimize risk; assess risk and consider an alternative drug, take steps to circumvent the interaction risk and/or institute a monitoring plan.
Unknown No interaction information available.

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